A TikTok video posted by Donald Trump’s campaign that used Taylor Swift’s “August” has had the audio removed. The clip, shared four days earlier on a “Team Trump” account, now appears without the song’s sound, while the caption remains, joking: “I’m sure @Taylor Swift is going to be super excited we used her song! #taylorswift #maga #august.”
Multiple outlets report that this is part of a broader pattern affecting Swift music on Trump campaign posts. NDTV and NME note that other Swift tracks have also lost audio or become unavailable on Team Trump TikToks, including “Father Figure” in a video from November 6, 2025. Times of India says the removal reflects the copyright owner deeming the track unavailable in the United States, and points to prior similar issues with Swift’s music. The reports also contrast this with the White House continuing to use a different Swift song without reported restriction.
